Denis Lavant
Denis Lavant (born June 17, 1961) is a French film actor known for his distinctive face and the physically demanding aspects of the roles he plays, which often involve slapstick, acrobatics or dance, as well as for his long-standing association with director Leos Carax. Lavant has played the lead role in all but one of Carax's films. Lavant is also known for his starring roles in Claire Denis' Beau Travail and Harmony Korine's Mister Lonely, which features Carax in a supporting role.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1961-06-17 · Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Known for
- A Very Long Engagement (2004) — Six-Soux
- Holy Motors (2012) — Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
- The Night Eats the World (2018) — Alfred
- The Emperor of Paris (2018) — Maillard
- The Lovers on the Bridge (1991) — Alex
- Beau Travail (2000) — Galoup
- Silver Skates (2020) — Fourier
- Mauvais Sang (1986) — Alex
- Tokyo! (2008) — Merde' (segment "Merde")
- Girls with Balls (2019) — Barman
- The Stranger (2025) — Salamano
- Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas (2013) — The Theologist
- One Nation, One King (2018) — Marat
- Gagarine (2020) — Gérard
- Mister Lonely (2008) — Charlie Chaplin
- Boy Meets Girl (1984) — Alex